248 Turtle Back Road, New Canaan, CT 06840

• 5 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 5,291 sqft

Property Description

Classic New England architecture, beautifully proportioned interiors and exceptional privacy come together at 248 Turtle Back Road, a distinguished five-bedroom Colonial offering 5,291 square feet of living space in one of New Canaan's most desirable settings. Inside, the home is filled with warmth, character and natural light. The impressive great room features a vaulted beamed ceiling, creating a dramatic yet inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. An eat-in kitchen with center island, generous cabinetry and French doors is complemented by a dining room overlooking the gorgeous backyard, family room and den, providing both open gathering spaces and quieter places to retreat. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private dressing room and en-suite bath, joined by three additional bedrooms, including an en-suite guest room. The fully finished walk-out lower level significantly expands the home's versatility with an additional bedroom and full bath, sunroom with wet bar, recreation room, office and exercise space. Outside, the home is set on 3.41 beautifully landscaped acres, where specimen plantings, mature trees, stone walls and terraces create a remarkable sense of privacy and established beauty. A circular drive, greenhouse and garage parking for 5 complete the property. Set just minutes from the heart of New Canaan, 248 Turtle Back Road pairs substantial, character-filled interiors with the privacy and scale that are rare to find this close to town.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 8, 2026

Data Last Updated:

October 5, 2026 at 4:51PM

Listing Office:

Compass Connecticut, LLC : (203) 442-6626

Listing Agent:

John Dunn : (203) 388-5353

MLS ID:

24178727

Interior

• Rooms: Exercise RoomFoyerGreenhouseSteam/SaunaSitting Room
• Appliances: Gas CooktopOven/RangeRefrigeratorSubzeroDishwasherWasherDryer
• Laundry: Main Level
• Basement: FullHeatedFully FinishedCooledLiveable SpaceFull With Walk-Out
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Hot WaterOilPropane
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

• Style: Colonial

Construction

• Roofing: Metal

Location

• County: Fairfield

Lot

• Zoning: 4AC184797

Utilities

• Water: Private Well
• Sewer: Septic